Bullaun stone in Kilmacumsy

Earthfast at the SW corner of a church (RO016-097001-). A square sandstone block (dims 0.8m x 0.8m; H 0.4-0.5m) has a central oval depression (dims 0.38m E-W; 0.32m N-S; D 0.14-0.18m). A hole (diam. 0.12m) in this stone allows visual confirmation of a second depression on the underside of the block. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 24 August 2010

Likely dating to the early Christian period, the bullaun stone may have been used for ritual purposes, such as the preparation of holy water or as a site for pilgrimages. Such stones often feature in local folklore as places of spiritual significance or healing.